Returning Student Requests

Personal Information

Please provide your personal information so that we may match your request to your student record.

First Name (legal/given)

Middle Name

Last Name (legal/given)

Birthdate

Sex

Do you have a former last name that may appear on a transcript or legal document?

Yes

No

Other Last Name

Columbia College Chicago recognizes that many members of our community use names other than their legal/given names. If your name differs from your current legal name, we will make every effort to ensure that this name appears in your student records wherever possible.

Please understand that we are required to keep financial aid documents and official academic transcripts under your current, full legal/given name.

Would you like Columbia College Chicago to use a different name?

Yes

No

What name should we use?

Please select your pronouns from the options below. (Optional)

Which of these options best describes your gender identity? (Optional)

What is your sexual orientation or identity? (Optional, select all that apply)

What language did you first learn to speak?

What is your primary speaking language?

What language is spoken in your home?

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

No

Which best describes your Hispanic or Latino/a/x background? (You may select one or more)

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member:

Please tell us about your tribal identity or affiliation

Are you enrolled in a federally recognized tribe?

Yes

No

Which best describes your Black or African American background? (You may select one or more)

U.S. / African American

Africa

Caribbean

Other

Which best describes your Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander background? (You may select one or more)

Guam

Hawaii

Samoa

Other Pacific Islands (excluding Philippines)

Which best describes your White background? (You may select one or more)

Europe

Middle East

Other

Contact Information

Your Email Address (Please do not use your Columbia student address)

Primary Phone

Mobile Phone Number (optional)

May we text your mobile phone number? (Message and data rates may apply)

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Citizenship

Primary Citizenship

Do you or your parent currently serve, or have you or your parent served in the U.S. military?

Yes

No

What best describes you?

Are you currently receiving veteran's educational benefits?

If you do not know if you are eligible for any veteran benefits, please start by calling 888-442-4551 (888-GI-BILL1), and ask the VA directly if you are eligible, and how to apply if you are. If you have further questions about veterans benefits at Columbia College Chicago, contact Paul Loretto for information.

Do you plan on using military education benefits while attending Columbia College Chicago?

Yes

No

For more information, please contact Armo Aly our Veterans Educational Benefits Counselor or visit the website:

aaly@colum.edu
colum.edu/veterans

Re-enrollment Information

When were you last enrolled?
Four digit year

Which term do you intend to re-enroll?

Fall 2024

App Year = 2024 - HIDDEN

2024

Do you plan to enroll full time or part time?

Full-Time (12 or more credits)

Part-Time (11 or fewer)

Financial Plan

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine maximum eligibility for all scholarships and aid available. Have you or do you intend to file a FAFSA?

What are your housing plans?

Your Social Security Number is required for federal financial aid packaging from Columbia. Please provide and confirm your Social Security Number below.

Please provide your Social Security Number

Confirm Your Social Security Number

Academic History

Have you enrolled at any other colleges since attending Columbia? If yes, please list all colleges and enrollment dates.

Yes

No

Transcripts are required for any colleges attended since enrolling at Columbia. Further, a returning student must meet with a college advisor in the College Advising Center prior to registration.

Most Recently Attended College or University
Search for your school by name, city or CEEB code & select from the list.

CEEB code
This will fill in when you select your school from the list. If you are unable to find your school this will remain blank

Dates Attended From

Dates Attended To

Level - HIDDEN

Did you attend another school?

Yes

No

College or University Name

CEEB Code

Dates Attended From

Dates Attended To

Level - HIDDEN

SSN Match Checker - HIDDEN

Student Type - HIDDEN

App Submitted = Yes - HIDDEN

Round - HIDDEN

Round Always Create = Yes - HIDDEN